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Ultimate 4×4 Trails & Adventures in South Africa
Kwazulu-Natal
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Cedarville 4×4 Trails (17)
Cedarberg Guest Farm owner Gerrie Nel offers a variety of tailor-made trails that carve through the picturesque foothills of the Drakensberg. The Cedarberg Scenic Trail is a laid-back meander, while those looking for a rush will find the Dagga Trail a must.
Equipped with a GPS and a map, drivers navigate their way to the Three Sisters’, overcoming rocky gorges and muddy conditions along the way. A high-clearance vehicle with low-range is essential and recovery equipment is recommended.
The way there: From Kokstad, drive to Cedarville on the R56 towards Matatiele. Cedarberg Guest Farm is then 8 km beyond Cedarville.
Accommodation: Cedarberg Guest Farm offers a number of self-catering cottages and a campsite area. Self-catering starts from R100 a person a night, B&B from R200 and DB&B from R280. Camping is from R30 a person a night.
Contact: Gerrie Nel tel 039-757-5535, cell 083-262-5464, website.
Stoney Ridge Offroad Academy (18)
Stoney Ridge Off-road Academy, in the Thukela Biosphere Reserve, is a top-class off-road training facility that runs two-day courses. There are six trails traversing shale, rock, sand, rivers, dongas and steep slopes. Owner John Rich will customise a route depending on your experience and vehicle restrictions. There’s also a self-drive GPS route should you feel up for the challenge. There’s gorgeous scenery and great hospitality, and it’s the perfect place to jump-start your 4×4 skills.
The way there: From Weenen, take the R74 to Colenso, then travel for 5 km until you see a sign for Stoney Ridge on the right.
Accommodation: There’s a rustic tented camp from R595 a person a night (children under 12 stay for less), including food and refreshments.
Contact: Jacqui Ikin tel 036-354-7012, or John Rich tel 073-697-5108, email, website.
Tugam Safari Network (19)
Tugam 4×4 Safaris is on the slopes of the Magudu Hills. The safari network consists of more than 75 km of off-road tracks with four distinct trails – Breakfast Plains, Waterhole Watch, River View and the Tugam Sundowner Trail.
These are all done at certain times of the day to enhance your chance of spotting game. Sightings of impala, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and even rhino are common. While most of these are gentle dirt tracks, the Sundowner Trail has quite a steep ascent over rocks to get to the stunning Lookout Point at the top of the mountain.
The way there: Take the N2 south from Piet Retief and turn right at Pongola onto the R66. Then turn right onto the R69. Tugam Game Farm will be on your right.
Accommodation: Khangela Lodge and Matumi Lodge at the Tugam Game Lodge offer fully equipped chalets with communal braai areas from R250 a person a night. There is also the rustic Tambotie Safari Camp for up to 16 people, which costs from R65 a person a night.
Contact: Cobie Botha tel 034-413-1405, cell 082-990-9807, email, website.
For more places to stay in Kwazulu-Natal.
Other trails in Kwazulu-Natal
Introduction P1 | Western Cape P2 | Northern Cape P3 | Eastern Cape P4 | Free State P5 | Kwazulu Natal P6 | Gauteng P7 | Northwest P8 | Limpopo P9 | Mpumalanga P10 | Overlanding P11
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